Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed
Reading tip (Know the kind, use the method): See the kind of text: letter, diary, notice, recipe or poem. Use that lesson’s method to find the line with the answer. Choose the option the line proves.
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1.Wednesday, 9 August
I lost my water bottle at school today. I looked for it in the classroom and the library. At last, the watchman found it near the swings. He had kept it safe in his cabin. I thanked him and gave him a sweet from my tiffin. From now on, I will write my name on all my things.
Sahil
What did Sahil lose? (a) Tiffin box (b) Pencil box (c) Water bottle -
2.The station wakes at half past five,
The tea stalls hum and come alive.
A porter carries bags on his head,
A dog sleeps on a bench like a bed.
The whistle blows, the engine roars,
People rush in through open doors.
The train moves off with a clickety-clack,
And waves goodbye along the track.
Which word rhymes with “roars”? (a) track (b) doors (c) head -
3.Dear Rohan,
I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
Your friend,
Tanvi
True or false: Tanvi is Rohan’s friend. (a) False (b) True -
4.My bicycle is old and blue,
Its bell is rusty, its tyres too.
But every morning, rain or shine,
I ride it down this lane of mine.
I wave to the milkman, I pass the cow,
The dog runs after me — bow-wow!
The wind in my hair makes me feel so free,
My old blue bicycle and me!
Who runs after the poet? (a) The milkman (b) The cow (c) The dog -
5.My kite is red with a long blue tail,
It rides the wind like a ship with a sail.
I run on the roof and let out the string,
Up, up it goes like a bird on the wing.
It dips and it dives, then it climbs up high,
A tiny red dot in the wide blue sky.
When evening comes, I pull it down slow,
And whisper, “Tomorrow, again we will go!”
What does the kite look like high in the sky? (a) A big balloon (b) A white cloud (c) A tiny red dot -
6.The station wakes at half past five,
The tea stalls hum and come alive.
A porter carries bags on his head,
A dog sleeps on a bench like a bed.
The whistle blows, the engine roars,
People rush in through open doors.
The train moves off with a clickety-clack,
And waves goodbye along the track.
What does the porter carry on his head? (a) A dog (b) Tea cups (c) Bags -
7.When I lie in bed at night,
And Amma has switched off the light,
I hear the ceiling fan go round,
A soft and sleepy whirring sound.
A cricket sings outside the door,
The neighbour’s dog begins to snore.
A train goes hooting far away,
And then I dream till break of day.
Which word rhymes with “away”? (a) round (b) day (c) door -
8.Sunday, 2 October
Today we visited the zoo in Mysuru. First, we saw the giraffes eating leaves from tall trees. Then we watched the tigers sleeping in the shade. My little sister was scared of the crocodiles. Papa bought us corn cobs near the gate. It was a long but happy day.
Vikram
What did Papa buy near the gate? (a) Ice creams (b) Corn cobs (c) Balloons -
9.Dear Nani,
I reached Pune safely on Sunday. The train was late by two hours, so I read my comic book. Our new flat is on the fifth floor. From my window I can see a big neem tree. I miss your mango pickle very much.
Love,
Kabir
Who wrote this letter? (a) Nani (b) Kabir (c) Kabir’s father -
10.Dear Joseph,
Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
Your friend,
Arjun
Who made the birthday card? (a) Arjun (b) Joseph (c) Papa -
11.NOTICE
Parent–Teacher Meeting
A parent–teacher meeting for Classes 1 to 5 will be held on Saturday, 18 November. It will be from ten o’clock to twelve o’clock. Parents can see their child’s notebooks and test papers. Students should come with their parents in school uniform. There will be no classes on that day. Tea will be served in the hall.
Principal
Who wrote this notice? (a) The class monitor (b) The principal (c) A parent -
12.Saturday, 20 July
It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
Riya
What colour was Riya’s boat? (a) Blue (b) Red (c) Yellow
Answer key
- Water bottle
- doors
- True
- The dog
- A tiny red dot
- Bags
- day
- Corn cobs
- Kabir
- Joseph
- The principal
- Yellow
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